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Dyer County, TN
8 cities and towns and 7 ZIP codes in Dyer County, Tennessee.
Population
36,508
Land area
512sq mi
People per sq mi
71
ZIP codes
7
Cities and towns in Dyer County
Dyer County at a glance
- Dyer County is 58% less dense than Tennessee as a whole.
- The median household income is $58,154, 16% below the Tennessee median of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $166,400 (42% below Tennessee) and median rent is $782 a month.
- Its largest cities are Dyersburg (15,979), Newbern (3,289) and Fowlkes (753).
Local data for Dyer County, TN
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes3
- Schools13
- Colleges2
- Libraries3
- Banks14
- Post Offices7
- Parks7
- Grocery Stores16
- Restaurants109
- Affordable Housing7
- Home Health Agencies1
- Dialysis Centers2
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment7
- Private Schools1
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools2
- Toxic Release Facilities8
- Historic Places4
Housing and community stats
Dyer County, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,154
Poverty rate
16.3%
Median home value
$166,400
Prices +9.1% in a year
Median rent
$782/mo
Homeownership
61.9%
Bachelor's or higher
21.1%
Median age
40.2
Average commute
19.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (4,174), German Americans (2,305), Mexican Americans (1,025).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,010
16,780 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,057
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$250M
FY 2026, $6,802 per person
PPP loans
$48.3M
1,198 loans, 5,818 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$58.5K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Dyer County, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.6%
- Carpooled5.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.3%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home4.9%
Average one-way commute: 19.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dyer County, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
432
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
179
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 29°F
53.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dyer County, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.4%
U.S. 33.3% +6.1 pts
Diabetes
14.9%
U.S. 12.1% +2.8 pts
Smoking
20.1%
U.S. 12.8% +7.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.5%
U.S. 11.1% +1.4 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Dyer County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Dyer County, TN?
- Dyersburg is the largest city or town in Dyer County, with about 15,979 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Dyer County?
- Dyer County includes 7 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 38007, 38024, 38030, 38047, 38059.
- What is the population of Dyer County, TN?
- About 36,508 people live in Dyer County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Dyer County?
- Dyer County borders Gibson County, Mississippi County, AR, Obion County, Lauderdale County, Pemiscot County, MO, Crockett County, Lake County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023